How Do I Make These Type Of Muffins? Muffins, Quick Breads, Scones And Biscuits

How do I make these type of muffins?

michelle73 16 years ago

I love muffins with big, high tops on them. But I can never get them any higher than a cupcake! Are there specific recipes for them and if so I hope you'll share. Thank you!

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thepiggs 16 years ago said:

This info came from The Prepared Pantry, with permission.

http://www.preparedpantry.com/DomeSecrets.htm

The Secrets of the Dome

It’s really easy to make nice, high-domed muffins. Follow these guidelines and your muffins will be the envy of the neighborhood.

1. Fill your muffin tins. Time and again, we see recipes that direct you to fill your muffin tins 2/3’s full. That’s not enough batter for high-domed muffins. Fill your muffin tins nearly full. Your favorite recipe that calls for 12 muffins may only make nine or ten high-domed muffins. Fill any empty tins half full of water.

2. Make sure that your batter is thick. In a full tin, a thin batter will flow all over your oven before setting. Your batter should be “spoonable” not pourable.

3. Get your oven hot enough. Set your oven temperature to 425 degrees. Yes, we know, most recipes list a temperature of 350 or 375 degrees Fahrenheit. You need a high temperature to create a burst of steam which will lift the top of the muffin and quickly set the starches and proteins in the muffin. After six or eight minutes, set the temperature back to the lower setting. If you leave it on the high temperature, the muffins will bake too rapidly and will likely be crusty.

There it is—three simple rules to make very attractive muffins.

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michelle73 16 years ago said:

Oh that's a lot of information! Thank you so much. This has been one of those burning questions I've never been able to find an answer for! :)

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thepiggs 16 years ago said:

If you want some interesting recipes or tips, The Prepared Pantry has lots of them. It's a great site for ideas and learning.
Check out the library, it's excellent.

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michelle73 16 years ago said:

Thank you so much! I will. :)

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dee 16 years ago said:

Check out this link to the Prepared Pantry.. it is for a pan that you use to just make the muffin tops, not the bottoms! Kinda cool to make just the best part. I thought it was a neat idea. I love the Prepared Pantry and look forward to moving to the states and being able to purchase items from them.

http://www.preparedpantry.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1122

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